Omer Kaddouri played an instrumental role in driving the company’s rapid expansion to manage a portfolio of over 100 properties and become one of the largest hotel brands in the Middle East.
It was recently announced that Omer Kaddouri will be stepping down from his role and be leaving the company at the end of 2018 and therefore it was an excellent time to sit down with him to understand some of the qualities that have made him such an ‘Influencer in Hospitality’.
Influencers in Hospitality’ looks to gain a keen understanding of renowned hospitality personalities’ vision of the future in our industry, their success traits, and to learn more about these remarkable people through RLA Global’s short Q&A.
Read the Influencers in Hospitality Interview with Omer Kadduri
Omer Kaddouri, President & CEO, Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC with Roger Allen, CEO of RLA Global
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